Sharp County v. Northeast Arkansas Planning & Consulting Co.

John F. Stroud, Justice.

This is a suit to determine the enforceability of an agreement made by the county judge of Sharp County with a professional consulting firm to obtain federal funds for the county. We agree with the finding of the trial court awarding judgment to appellee under the terms of their contigent fee arrangement.

In 1975 appellee and Sharp County Judge Les Anderson entered into an agreement whereby appellee would prepare and submit a preapplication and “do other things that might be required” to qualify appellant for funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development…